Month: January 2023

Gloucester’s so SALTY

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Reblogged from CAPE ANN MUSEUM

2nd Annual Gloucester’s So Salty

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

10:00 a.m.

Community Programs, Youth and Family Programs

Saturday, January 21 & Sunday January 22, 2023 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 
Downtown Campus, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA  
Free and open to the public 

Celebrate the fish city’s recognizably salty character with local cultural institutions and businesses during the 2nd Annual Gloucester’s So Salty festival on January 21 and 22, 2023 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm! Over 800 people came out last year to share their salty pride while enjoying free ice sculptures and cultural activities around Downtown Gloucester. The Cape Ann Museum is partnering with several area cultural institutions and businesses to offer two full days of free programming in the coldest part of the year. Inspired by the annual Salem’s So Sweet event, this two-day event will include ice sculptures, live music, salty treats, free kids’ art activities, and much more.

Teaming up for the event is a unique partnership between Art Haven, Movement Arts Gloucester, MA (MAGMA), Cape Ann Olive Oil, the Book Store of Gloucester, Discover Gloucester, Pathways, Maritime Gloucester,  and more! Participants are invited to bundle up and stroll down Pleasant Street and Hancock Street or wander across Main Street and Rogers Street to find free activities.

Grab an icy map from the Museum and find ice sculptures across Downtown Gloucester. Check back soon to see more details on the schedule:

Find All the Ice Sculptures!

  • Fishermen at the Wheel at Gloucester City Hall presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Katy and the Big Snow at the CAM Sculpture Garden presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Hopper’s Houses at the CAM Courtyard presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Folly Cove Design at the CAM Courtyard presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Sculpted Glass at Beth Williams Studio presented by Beth Williams Studio
  • A Beaver in Ice at 236 R Main Street presented by hrm group
  • A Magnolia in Bloom at Unwind Luxury Vegan Beauty presented by Unwind Luxury Vegan Beauty
  • Eastern Point Lighthouse at Cape Ann Savings Bank, 109 Main Street presented by Cape Ann Savings Bank
  • 1623 at Maritime Gloucester presented by 1623 Studios
  • The Olive Tree at Cape Ann Olive Oil presented by Cape Ann Olive Oil

All Weekend:

  • Free Admission and Kids Activities at the Cape Ann Museum
  • Book Display and Sale on Select Salty Titles at the Bookstore of Gloucester
  • 20% of any Salt Products at Cape Ann Olive Oil
  • 20% off all skincare in the salon at Unwind Luxury Vegan Beauty
  • Katy and the Big Snow Archival Materials on display in the CAM Library & Archives
  • Grab a piece of Saltwater Taffy at Fireflies Boutique
  • Kick off the day with Breakfast in an Igloo or end the day with a Sweet & Salty Cocktail in an Igloo at Mile Marker One, reservations recommended for igloos.

 Saturday, January 21 Schedule

  • 10:00 am – Ice Carving with Donald Chapelle at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 10:00 am-2:00 pm – Buoy Pick Up & Icy Slime Activity at Cape Ann Art Haven
  • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Colorful Salt Designs with Pathways at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am – Flameworking Demo & Hot Cider at Beth Williams Studio
  • 1:00–2:00 pm – Sea Shanties and Maritime Heritage Through Folk Music with Olivia Gale at SFL@21Main (21 Main Street, above Mystery Train)
  • 1:00–3:00 pm – Arts & Crafts with the Moonrise Fae at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 3:00–5:00 pm – Sea Shanties with Three Sheets in the Cape Ann Museum Auditorium

 Sunday, January 22 Schedule

  • 10:00 am – Opening Remarks with Mayor Greg Verga and local civic officials at Gloucester City Hall
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am – Flameworking Demo & Hot Cider at Beth Williams Studio
  • 1:00–3:00 pm – Arts & Crafts with the Moonrise Fae at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Irish Music with Michael Hamill at the Cape Ann MuseumPE

2nd Annual Gloucester’s So Salty

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

10:00 a.m.

Community Programs, Youth and Family Programs

Saturday, January 21 & Sunday January 22, 2023 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 
Downtown Campus, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA  
Free and open to the public 

Celebrate the fish city’s recognizably salty character with local cultural institutions and businesses during the 2nd Annual Gloucester’s So Salty festival on January 21 and 22, 2023 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm! Over 800 people came out last year to share their salty pride while enjoying free ice sculptures and cultural activities around Downtown Gloucester. The Cape Ann Museum is partnering with several area cultural institutions and businesses to offer two full days of free programming in the coldest part of the year. Inspired by the annual Salem’s So Sweet event, this two-day event will include ice sculptures, live music, salty treats, free kids’ art activities, and much more.

Teaming up for the event is a unique partnership between Art Haven, Movement Arts Gloucester, MA (MAGMA), Cape Ann Olive Oil, the Book Store of Gloucester, Discover Gloucester, Pathways, Maritime Gloucester,  and more! Participants are invited to bundle up and stroll down Pleasant Street and Hancock Street or wander across Main Street and Rogers Street to find free activities.

Grab an icy map from the Museum and find ice sculptures across Downtown Gloucester. Check back soon to see more details on the schedule:

Find All the Ice Sculptures!

  • Fishermen at the Wheel at Gloucester City Hall presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Katy and the Big Snow at the CAM Sculpture Garden presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Hopper’s Houses at the CAM Courtyard presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Folly Cove Design at the CAM Courtyard presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Sculpted Glass at Beth Williams Studio presented by Beth Williams Studio
  • A Beaver in Ice at 236 R Main Street presented by hrm group
  • A Magnolia in Bloom at Unwind Luxury Vegan Beauty presented by Unwind Luxury Vegan Beauty
  • Eastern Point Lighthouse at Cape Ann Savings Bank, 109 Main Street presented by Cape Ann Savings Bank
  • 1623 at Maritime Gloucester presented by 1623 Studios
  • The Olive Tree at Cape Ann Olive Oil presented by Cape Ann Olive Oil

All Weekend:

  • Free Admission and Kids Activities at the Cape Ann Museum
  • Book Display and Sale on Select Salty Titles at the Bookstore of Gloucester
  • 20% of any Salt Products at Cape Ann Olive Oil
  • 20% off all skincare in the salon at Unwind Luxury Vegan Beauty
  • Katy and the Big Snow Archival Materials on display in the CAM Library & Archives
  • Grab a piece of Saltwater Taffy at Fireflies Boutique
  • Kick off the day with Breakfast in an Igloo or end the day with a Sweet & Salty Cocktail in an Igloo at Mile Marker One, reservations recommended for igloos.

 Saturday, January 21 Schedule

  • 10:00 am – Ice Carving with Donald Chapelle at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 10:00 am-2:00 pm – Buoy Pick Up & Icy Slime Activity at Cape Ann Art Haven
  • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Colorful Salt Designs with Pathways at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am – Flameworking Demo & Hot Cider at Beth Williams Studio
  • 1:00–2:00 pm – Sea Shanties and Maritime Heritage Through Folk Music with Olivia Gale at SFL@21Main (21 Main Street, above Mystery Train)
  • 1:00–3:00 pm – Arts & Crafts with the Moonrise Fae at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 3:00–5:00 pm – Sea Shanties with Three Sheets in the Cape Ann Museum Auditorium

 Sunday, January 22 Schedule

  • 10:00 am – Opening Remarks with Mayor Greg Verga and local civic officials at Gloucester City Hall
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am – Flameworking Demo & Hot Cider at Beth Williams Studio
  • 1:00–3:00 pm – Arts & Crafts with the Moonrise Fae at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Irish Music with Michael Hamill at the Cape Ann Museum

Gloucester Fire Department Receives State Grant for Student Awareness of Fire Education and Senior SAFE Programs

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Fire Department was awarded $4,381 for the Fiscal Year 2023 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) Program and $2,277 for the Senior SAFE Program by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
The funding gives the department the opportunity to work directly with students in schools and seniors to educate them about fire safety and prevention. Each program is tailored to the common needs of each age group and includes general fire prevention reminders and safe practices in the home. Lessons feature many safety topics including steps to take if a fire alarm goes off.
The lessons taught in the school-based program are in line with the standards of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Health Curriculum Frameworks and the state Department of Fire Services Curriculum Planning Guidebook.
Twenty-seven years after the introduction of the S.A.F.E program within schools, the rate of annual child fire deaths has decreased by 78%, according to the state’s Department of Fire Services, which administers the two programs.
To learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services’ S.A.F.E program, click here.

Join us for a special stream of The GloucesterCast live from The Beauport Hotel 7PM Thursday 1/19/23 with Scottie Mac updates. Link to join here- www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Join us for a special stream of The GloucesterCast live from The Beauport Hotel 7PM Thursday 1/19/23 with Scottie Mac updates.

Come share your Scottie Mac stories on the livestream.

Link to join here- www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucester

If you subscribe to the GloucesterCast Podcast it will be emailed to you so if you miss it you can still access it through the free email! Link to subscribe here

Gloucester Fishermen vs Woburn Tanners Boys Varsity Hockey (replay) 1-18-23

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Gloucester Fishermen vs Woburn Tanners Boys Varsity Hockey (replay) 1-18-23 Please take a moment and hit the SUSCRIBE button to keep informed of all our great Sports and Events coverages on Cape Ann

3 Years Ago Today

Posted on by Nichole S.

Three years ago today. Sometimes, when life is simply all about work and taxiing my boys around, it can be difficult to find something “Gloucester” to share at 9:00 am. Today was one of those days. So, I turned to my Facebook memory and realized that three years ago today we were in Laguna Beach, California on a zodiac to see the whales, sea lions, and dolphins. That was Day #1 of our west coast trip to visit my brother. We later visited Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood Hills, Venice Beach, the Santa Monica Pier, and much more. About six weeks later we found ourselves in a full-blown pandemic and we were even more thankful that we had taken the opportunity to travel and spend time with family.

Cape Ann Finns Presents: A Traditional Wood Fired Sauna Experience

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

A Traditional Wood Fired Sauna Experience

Abundance Sauna will be at the Lanesville Community Center in Lanesville, celebrating National Sauna Week Friday & Saturday February 17th-18th, 2023.

There are many sessions available each day, starting as early as 10:00am. On Saturday sessions are one hour the cost is $65 regardless of the number of people in your party. The sauna comfortably accommodates 3 people at once. A session is 50 minutes of heat and 10 minutes for turn over. You are welcome to book available consecutive sessions for a longer sauna experience. 

Link: https://event.racereach.com/saunaweeklcc2023/details#whenandwheresec

If you have specific questions about this event
Mark@Gotsauna.com
Learn more about Cape Ann Finns
http://www.Capeannfinns.com
Learn more about Lanesville Community Center
http://www.Lanesvillecommunitycenter.org
This event is supported by Finlandia Foundation National
http://www.Finlandiafoundation.org

NEW Maritime Science Education Center Ribbon Cutting January 27 at 3:30pm – Join us!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We are delighted to announce that Maritime Gloucester’s NEW Maritime Science Education Center is OPENING on Friday, January 27 with a Ribbon Cutting at 3:30pm with VIP, Media and Press docent-led tours immediately following.

Michael and I would love to see you on January 27 to personally showcase our newly renovated and innovative space here at Maritime Gloucester.

Please see the press release attached for further details of the project and the celebration of the Maritime Science Education Center opening.

Should you need additional information or photographs, please let me know.

Best,

Elizabeth Carey
Communications and Engagement
Maritime Gloucester

https://www.maritimegloucester.org/

How to get rid of the winter blues

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

All Purpose Flowers located at 15 Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, Gloucester, MA will brighten your day.  Linda Brown, the owner, always make you feel welcome.   I wish you could smell through the computer the scent in this great flower shop.

Lunch Sandwiches At Mile Marker One Are Worth The Trip Over The Bridge…

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

and really this time of year you don’t have to worry about getting stuck at the bridge to get there.

The totals are in for our Scottie Mac Fundraiser Cape Ann Lanes!!!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I’d like to thank my wife Katelyn Ciaramitaro for leading the fundraising 50/50, raffle and silent auction with Ralph DiGiorgio. I’d like to thank Caitlin Pszenny and Nic for being incredible hosts and donating all of the bowling proceeds. Thanks go out to the bowlers who showed up and had a great time. I’d like to thank Ruth Carroll Pino, Annie Rochon and Susan Gould Coviello for help collecting money at the gate. I’d like to thank Pat Dalpiaz and Jim Dalpiaz for her work as treasurer. Teresa Imbrunone Ferrara for her patient help at Cape Ann Savings Bank. Most importantly I’d like to thank all those local businesses and residents that donated raffle prizes and bought raffle tickets that drove home the huge number for Scottie’s care. I’d be remiss to not mention Warren Waugh and Karen Hanson for their support in the darkest days of trying to get Scottie home.

Drum Roll Please…….. The Final number is $31,238.00

$725.00 previously deposited, $29,690.00 deposited this morning and a check to be collected tomorrow for $823.00